Tuesday, July 28

Madhya Pradesh

Condolence Meeting to Be Held in Memory of Late Lokendra and Jitesh Gorkar
Condolence Message, Madhya Pradesh, State

Condolence Meeting to Be Held in Memory of Late Lokendra and Jitesh Gorkar

Ujjain, July 21 (SDNA): It is with deep sorrow that it is informed that Lokendra Gorkar and Jitesh Gorkar, nephews of senior BJP leader and social worker Dilip Rao Gorkar (Dillu Pehalwan), passed away in an unfortunate accident on the night of Saturday, July 18, 2026. A condolence meeting has been organized to pay tribute to the departed souls and pray for their eternal peace. The condolence meeting will be held from Wednesday, July 22, 2026, to Tuesday, July 28, 2026, every evening from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The venue for the condolence meeting is Maa Harsiddhi Bhawan, Neelganga Square, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Family members have appealed to relatives, friends, well-wishers, and members of society to attend the condolence meeting and pay their respects to the departed souls. Wit...
124 Applications Received During Public Hearing, Collector Directs Officials for Quick Disposal
Madhya Pradesh, Public complaint, State

124 Applications Received During Public Hearing, Collector Directs Officials for Quick Disposal

Issues Related to Payments, Land Acquisition, Encroachment, Ration Cards and Financial Assistance Addressed Jabalpur. Collector Shri Raghavendra Singh heard public grievances during the weekly public hearing held at the Collectorate office on Tuesday and directed concerned departmental officials to ensure timely resolution of complaints. A total of 124 applications were received during the public hearing. These included matters related to paddy payments, search for missing persons, financial assistance for damaged houses, land acquisition compensation, senior citizen welfare, name transfer, encroachment, land demarcation, compassionate appointments, BPL cards, scholarships, correction of official records, ration cards, assistance under the Sambal scheme, land diversion, and other ...
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav: Barwani’s Red Chilli to Get GI Tag, Farmers to Become Self-Reliant
Madhya Pradesh, State

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav: Barwani’s Red Chilli to Get GI Tag, Farmers to Become Self-Reliant

CM Joins Balram Agriculture Festival Through Video Conference, Emphasizes Modern Farming, Irrigation and Agricultural Innovation Jabalpur. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that Barwani district is creating a new identity across the country through its hard work, innovation, and agricultural development. He said that the state government is making efforts to secure a Geographical Indication (GI) Tag for Barwani’s famous red chilli, which will provide it with national and international recognition. The Chief Minister participated in the Balram Agriculture Festival organized in Barwani district through video conferencing from the Chief Minister’s chamber at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Tuesday. He appealed to farmers, especially young farmers, to adopt modern agricul...
‘Crop Insurance School’ Organized in Parswada, Farmers Made Aware of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Madhya Pradesh, State

‘Crop Insurance School’ Organized in Parswada, Farmers Made Aware of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana

NABARD and Madhya Pradesh Rural Bank Conduct Awareness Programme, Urge Farmers to Get Crop Insurance on Time Jabalpur, July 21 (SDNA).To encourage farmers to insure their Kharif crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), a “Crop Insurance School” was organized at village Parswada in Jabalpur development block. The programme was conducted by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Madhya Pradesh Rural Bank. During the awareness programme, farmers were provided detailed information about the objectives, benefits, eligibility criteria, application process, premium payment, and claim procedures in case of crop damage under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Farmers were also encouraged to complete crop insurance formalities on time and take ...
Shri Sathya Sai Seva Samiti Conducts Tree Plantation Drive at 32nd Battalion
Madhya Pradesh, State

Shri Sathya Sai Seva Samiti Conducts Tree Plantation Drive at 32nd Battalion

Ujjain, July 21 (Sadvarta): Members of the Shri Sathya Sai Seva Samiti, Ujjain organized a tree plantation drive at the 32nd Battalion premises as part of the ongoing Shri Sathya Sai Prem Taru Campaign, promoting environmental conservation and selfless service. The programme was inaugurated with the planting of saplings by Deepak Kumar Shukla and Pushpendra Athiya of the 32nd Battalion. On the occasion, Samiti Convenor Sharad Singh Chauhan said the plantation drive was inspired by the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba—"Love All, Serve All"—and his message of protecting all living beings. Seva Dal volunteers and battalion personnel jointly planted a large number of saplings to spread these values. He informed that the Shri Sathya Sai Prem Taru Campaign will be observed across the count...
Awareness Vehicle Turns into a Showpiece; Dengue and Malaria Prevention Message Fails to Reach the City
Madhya Pradesh, State

Awareness Vehicle Turns into a Showpiece; Dengue and Malaria Prevention Message Fails to Reach the City

Public Awareness Campaign Stalls as Collector-Initiated Promotional Vehicle Remains Parked at Municipal Council Premises Vidisha | Report by Shobhit Jain (SDNA). At a time when the risk of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, and chikungunya increases significantly during the monsoon season, the awareness vehicle prepared under the directions of the District Collector is lying idle at the Municipal Council premises instead of educating the public. The vehicle was specially designed to travel across different wards and public places to spread awareness about preventing these seasonal diseases, but the campaign appears to have come to a standstill. The vehicle prominently displays the slogan, "Let this be everyone's pledge – Make our city dengue-free," along with importa...
Vatsalya School Hosts Mega Anti-Drug Awareness Drive; Over 1,500 Students Take Pledge for a Drug-Free Life
Madhya Pradesh, State

Vatsalya School Hosts Mega Anti-Drug Awareness Drive; Over 1,500 Students Take Pledge for a Drug-Free Life

DIG (Rural) Bhopal Range and Vidisha SP Attend the Event, Flag Off Anti-Drug Awareness Rath Street Plays, Inspirational Songs, Signature Campaign, and Interactive Session Spread Awareness Vidisha, July 21 (Shobhit Jain | Sadvarta). As part of the statewide public awareness campaign "Nashe Se Doori Hai Zaroori 2.0", launched under the call of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav and the directives of the Madhya Pradesh Police Headquarters, a massive anti-drug awareness programme was organized at Vatsalya School, Vidisha, on Monday. More than 1,500 students, teachers, and school staff participated in the event and pledged to build a drug-free society. The programme commenced with the worship of Goddess Saraswati and the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by Rajesh Singh Chandel, Deputy In...
Vidisha SP Hears More Than 20 Public Grievances, Directs Prompt and Fair Action
Madhya Pradesh, Public complaint, State

Vidisha SP Hears More Than 20 Public Grievances, Directs Prompt and Fair Action

Vidisha, July 21 (Sadvarta): Superintendent of Police Rohit Kashwani heard more than 20 public grievances during the weekly public hearing held at the Superintendent of Police Office in Vidisha on Monday, July 21, 2026. Complaints submitted by applicants from different parts of the district were heard with seriousness, sensitivity, and priority. Taking immediate cognizance of each application, the SP directed the concerned Station House Officers (SHOs), branch heads, and other officials to ensure fair, effective, and time-bound action on every complaint. The grievances included family disputes, land-related matters, assault cases, interpersonal conflicts, and other issues. Complaints that could be resolved on the spot were addressed immediately, while cases requiring detailed investi...
Grand Kanwar Yatra to Be Held on the First Monday of Shravan; Neelam Hemant Rajput Appointed Convenor
Devotional, Madhya Pradesh, State

Grand Kanwar Yatra to Be Held on the First Monday of Shravan; Neelam Hemant Rajput Appointed Convenor

Vidisha, July 21 (Sadvarta): The Sanatan Shri Hindu Utsav Samiti will organize a grand Kanwar Yatra on Monday, August 3, 2026, the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan. Committee members and office-bearers are actively engaged in preparations to ensure the event is conducted in a grand and well-organized manner. Committee President Nitin Maheshwari said that following traditional rituals and prayers, the Kanwar Yatra will commence at 9:00 a.m. from the Shri Hanuman Temple at Badwale Ghat on the banks of the Betwa River. The procession will pass through the city's main routes before reaching Shivalaya Mahadev (Kanch Mandir) in Madhavganj, where devotees will perform the ceremonial Jalabhishek (offering of holy water) to Lord Shiva, marking the conclusion of the yatra. During a me...
‘One Tree in the Name of My Lord’: Shri Manohar Indu Mahila Mandal Takes Plantation Pledge
Devotional, Madhya Pradesh, State

‘One Tree in the Name of My Lord’: Shri Manohar Indu Mahila Mandal Takes Plantation Pledge

Ujjain: Combining environmental conservation with spiritual values, the Shri Manohar Indu Mahila Mandal organized the Shri Parshwanath Panch Kalyanak Puja at the Shri Jirawala Parshwanath Temple in Suraj Nagar with great devotion and reverence. During the ceremony, all members of the Mahila Mandal pledged to plant one sapling each under the campaign "One Tree in the Name of My Lord." The speakers emphasized that many Jain monks attained spiritual enlightenment and liberation after performing meditation and penance under the shade of trees. Therefore, trees are not only essential for protecting the environment but also represent a significant part of India's spiritual and cultural heritage. The members stated that if every individual plants and nurtures a tree in the name of their Lor...